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Most ultralight rifles get there by shaving metal off an existing action. Howa took a different route with the M1500 Super Lite and built a scaled-down receiver that sits between their Mini Action and a standard short action, sized specifically around 308-family cartridges like the 243 Winchester. The result is a rifle that weighs around 4.7 pounds before you mount glass, and it still runs the proven M1500 internals folks have trusted for decades, including the forged bolt, M16-style extractor, and tool-less firing pin removal for easy cleaning in camp.
The 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel wears a slim pencil contour that keeps weight down without giving up the accuracy Howa is known for, and every M1500 carries a sub-MOA guarantee with premium factory ammo. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, so adding a suppressor or brake is a five minute job. Chambered in 243 Win, this thing is a natural for deer, antelope, and coyotes, with mild recoil that stays pleasant even in a rifle this light. The flush-fit detachable magazine holds three rounds and sits tight to the belly of the stock, so nothing snags on brush or pack straps.
The gray stock with black webbing comes from Stocky's, and the carbon fiber construction is a big part of how this rifle stays so light while keeping the rigidity you need for consistent groups. It shrugs off weather and won't shift point of impact the way wood can. Behind it all sits Howa's two-stage HACT trigger, which breaks clean without the takeup mush you get on a lot of budget hunting rifles, plus a three-position safety that lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked.
One thing worth knowing before you buy: because the Super Lite action is its own platform, it uses stocks made for it rather than standard short action furniture. Legacy Sports backs Howa rifles with a lifetime warranty to the original registered owner, which is rare company at this weight class. Pair it with a lightweight scope and you have a full hunting setup that barely registers on your shoulder at mile eight.
Bare, the Super Lite comes in around 4.7 pounds, which puts it among the lightest factory centerfire bolt rifles made. That number is before optics, so with a sensible lightweight scope and rings you can keep a complete field-ready setup under 6 pounds. For steep country hunts or long walks to the stand, that difference is something you feel by the end of the day.
Yes, the 20 inch barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory with a thread protector. That pattern covers most common suppressors and muzzle brakes for this bore size, so you can add a can without any gunsmith work. In a rifle this light, a suppressor also helps tame the already mild 243 recoil.
No, and that catches some folks off guard. The Super Lite is built on its own reduced action that sits between Howa's Mini Action and their standard short action, so it requires stocks made specifically for this platform. The upside is that the smaller receiver is a big reason the rifle weighs what it does.
Howa rifles carry a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning a 3-shot group of one inch or less at 100 yards with premium factory ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and two-stage HACT trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. Just keep in mind that ultralight pencil barrels heat up faster than sporter contours, so it shines with cold-bore hunting shots and deliberate range work rather than rapid strings.
| UPC | 682146881004 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HCSL243GRY |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20'' |
| Capacity | 3-Round |
| Length | 38.75'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 3-Round |
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